Many Christians are...educated beyond their obedience
When the church becomes an end in itself, it ends. When Sunday school, as great as it is, becomes an end in itself, it ends. When small groups ministry becomes an end in itself, it ends. When the worship service becomes an end in itself, it ends. What we need is for discipleship to become the goal, and then the process never ends. The process is fluid. It is moving. It is active. It is a living thing. It must continue to go on. Every disciple must make disciples.
It is this personal knowledge that is the basis of discipleship, and it involves more than reading the Bible, memorizing Scripture, and praying. It is intimately walking in communion with the Father through living, loving, and spending time with God.
Missions is not for the hyperactive Christians in the church. Missions is the purpose of the church.
Here's my disclaimer for you, just look at me for a moment. Do not jump to conclusions until you hear my entire message.
A person's true character will be revealed through times of testing.
Your salvation is personal but it's never private.